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Titans Potential Coordinator Hires + Staff Changes | MCA Titans Podcast

January 23, 2026·1 hr 28 min·5 clips

Why Robert Sala's choice to keep Bones Fossil could be his smartest move as Titans head coach.

This episode of the Music City Audible podcast focuses on the Tennessee Titans' coaching staff changes under new head coach Robert Saleh. Hosts Justin Graver and Justin Melo analyze reported hirings, interviews, and potential coordinator candidates. The Titans officially announced Robert Saleh as head coach, releasing statements from Saleh, GM Mike Borgonzi, and owner Amy Adams Strunk. Special teams coordinator John "Bones" Fassel, tight ends coach Luke Steckel, running backs coach Randy Jordan, and cornerbacks coach Tony Oden are being retained from the previous staff. Defensive coordinator Dennard Wilson and offensive coordinator Nick Holz have been let go. The Titans have requested to interview Cowboys defensive line coach Aden Durde and Bears defensive backs coach Al Harris for their defensive coordinator vacancy. For offensive coordinator, the team has reportedly spoken to Steelers OC Arthur Smith and is considering Cliff Kingsbury, Brian Daboll, Adam Stenavich, and Bobby Slowik. Hosts highlight Fassel's value beyond special teams, noting his potential to provide Saleh with insider knowledge on team culture and player habits. They find the retention of Randy Jordan somewhat surprising given his lack of prior connection to Saleh. The discussion suggests Aden Durde is a leading candidate for defensive coordinator due to his long history with Saleh and Mike Borgonzi's brother on the Cowboys staff. The hosts express skepticism that Al Harris would choose Tennessee over other DC opportunities in Green Bay or Washington. They also speculate that 49ers assistants like Chris Kocurek or K.J. Wright could join Saleh's staff. A significant portion debates the offensive coordinator candidates, with Brian Daboll cited as the hosts' top choice. They analyze Adam Stenavich's background as a non-play-calling OC in Green Bay, acknowledging his upside but viewing him as a riskier option. Arthur Smith's prior success with the Titans' offense is defended against claims that quarterback Ryan Tannehill was solely responsible. The hosts also briefly mention the bizarre report of Philip Rivers interviewing for the Buffalo Bills' head coaching job. The tone is conversational and analytical, blending reported facts with host speculation and reactions to fan comments. This episode is ideal for Titans fans seeking detailed, insider-oriented analysis of the team's coaching turnover. Listeners looking for broader NFL news or non-Titans content might find it too niche.

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A live Titans staffing discussion that weighs fit, run-game structure, and quarterback development.

Music City Audible's live Friday segment stays on Titans staffing news, with the discussion moving between the head coaching tree and the coordinator searches.

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